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Aquarius Backpacker Resort

2.5 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by shaded trees and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a peaceful stay in this serene room with a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a comfortable bed, and a desk for work or relaxation.
Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, TV, and a view of lush greenery.
Overlooking the coastal town, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and beach.
Relax in this stylish space with a sofa, floor lamp, and potted plant, offering a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Bed With Ensuite (F4) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Bed With Ensuite (F4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

The Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom (F1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Bed with Shared Bathroom (F5)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Bed and Single Bed with Shared Bathroom (F2) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Bed and Single Bed with Shared Bathroom (F2)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Motel Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Motel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Aquarius Backpacker Resort

Adults-only hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aquarius Backpacker Resort offers 20 accommodations. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Aquarius Backpacker Resort, you're just a quick walk from Main Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a rooftop terrace and an ATM
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and volleyball
  • Steps from Main Beach and 6 minutes on foot from Byron Tourist Information Centre
Aquarius Backpacker Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and karaoke are also featured at Aquarius Backpacker Resort. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Byron Bay hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
Aquarius Backpacker Resort has a restaurant on site.
Roca – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 7 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Roca

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 4 2025 to October 15 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 4 July 2025 to 15 October 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Swimming pool

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 7 to 30 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

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Aquarius Backpacker Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the deluxe motel room and had a great stay. Central for the beach and town. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and fantastic location

We stayed at a suite. Everything was great and the bed was super comfortable. Fantastic location. In the middle of it all. Great vibe too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel, got kept up most the night Saturday but you gotta expect that
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great spot. But room F1 was loud. Paper think walls and heard everyone coming in and out all night. For a good sleep, pick another room..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karoline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, we liked the room and the staff, only the bathroom wasn't so clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room and it was fantastic. The location was perfect and the room so comfortable and well looked after by the staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious one bedroom equipped very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent - handy for walking everywhere. The on-site parking is also good. The place had a cosy welcoming feel. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alezeia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great environment for traveling solo!

I had a great stay at Aquarius. I upgraded to the studio room which was a loft style private room which was very nice. Both staff and the other lodgers were incredibly social. I participated in the 4:45am lighthouse tour and the ping pong tournament both of which were really well attended (and free!) Traveling solo it was awesome to meet some new people at the hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The reception/front desk was amazing so lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyxx, Brisbane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a no fuss experience and one that was quite a surprise that we had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately a lot of the parking area was closed for the one night I was there, so had to park on the street and feed a meter until 6pm as it was only one hour parking. The info on the place stated no noise after 11.00pm, but I heard yelling and screaming regularly throughout the night, mostly from the girls who were probably "over refreshed" from the bar or coming back from a night out! Granted, I'm in my 60s and probably don't cope with that too well nowadays. It was deathly silent in the morning at 7am when I got up, and no wonder! Still, a nice enough place with lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun hostel with a social vibe

Great location, friendly staff, very social hostel. I stayed in a private room which was clean. Very social atmosphere. They hosted game nights and other events which was fun. Only downside is that the walls were a bit thin so you could head noise from people partying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a backpackers. Hope all backpackers are like this! We had a suite room with own bathroom and bed area but the staff were friendly and room was clean, tidy and good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room clean and well located close to beach and nice part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For $120 per night my room 4a was very good value. The bed was comfy, bathroom was quite large and it had a quirky feel about it that I loved. Also it us will located within a 3 minute stroll to the beach. Also well placed for shops, bars abd restaurants. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Great location and easy check in. Staff were a little unfriendly to my partner when he arrived, and the room was not very clean. The spa was not clean and was unpleasant to use.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

It was really great. Perfect location near restaurants, cafes and a short walk to the beach. We had a great time. The pool and bar area was awesome, great vibes and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome - can’t wait until my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021